Building Trust in Web Hosting
The Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) is revolutionizing the web hosting industry by establishing the standards that truly matter.
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Setting New Standards in Hosting Excellence
The Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) is establishing the key differentiators that truly matter to customers of hosting services —demonstrating the unique value that trusted providers bring in delivering secure and ethical services.
Competing on Quality, Not Just Price
In doing so, responsible actors in the web hosting industry have an opportunity to strengthen this sector ending the “race to the bottom” that happens by primarily competing on price.
Shape the Future of Hosting
Web hosters of all sizes are invited to join this groundbreaking initiative within the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) that aims to revolutionize the hosting and cloud landscape.
SHA Goals
Unified Security Framework
Develop and promote a cooperative framework for fraud prevention, abuse response, law enforcement coordination, domain industry collaboration, and support to enhance trust and safety in the web hosting industry.
Industry-Wide Standards
Surface common industry standards for web hosting and cloud service providers and those who provide services into the industry around privacy, security, transparency, and ethical advertising practices.
Common Industry Language
Develop a unified language and taxonomy for the web hosting portion of the cloud industry, setting clear definitions and fostering better communication.
Policy Leadership
Contribute to legislative and regulatory discussions, advocating for data protection and cybersecurity measures tailored to web hosting and cloud providers.
Community Engagement
Engage in community-building activities, including virtual and in-person meetups at industry conferences, to facilitate collaboration and networking opportunities.
Vision & roadmap
Our Vision for the Future
SHA is dedicated to building a more trusted, secure, and ethical web hosting industry.
Through collaborative standards development and industry-wide initiatives, we’re creating an environment where:
- Customers feel protected
- Security and privacy come first
- Ethical practices are rewarded
- Innovation thrives
On-Demand Webinar
Anti-Abuse Showcase
The SHA Anti-Abuse Showcase, consisting of six rapid-fire sessions will give you a sense of how we operate—as well as high-level tips on battling abuse across your operations, straight from the experts who have rolled up their sleeves and done the work themselves.
Featured Initiative
SHA Trust Seal Program
In today’s digital landscape, customers need a clear way to identify hosting providers committed to security and ethical practices. The hosting industry lacks a trusted certification that goes beyond technical requirements to encompass standards for security, privacy, and ethical operations—one that helps customers make informed choices and allows providers to showcase their dedication to excellence. This is why we’re developing the SHA Trust Seal Program.
Participating Members
Let’s build a better web together
Contact us if you are interested in becoming a member, or if you have any other questions.
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